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“A single detainee set a fire that ultimately resulted in several injuries,” Labat told reporters outside of Grady Memorial Hospital late Friday.

An inmate gathered garbage into a shower and started a fire that injured nine people

Inmate Sets Fire at Fulton County Jail Injuring Nine People on Friday

Dec 13, 2025

On Friday evening, an inmate at the Fulton County jail started a fire by gathering garbage into a shower, resulting in injuries to nine peop ... read more

The article discusses a violent incident that occurred at North Atlanta High School, where one student was hospitalized and another is facing criminal charges after an attack involving scissors. The event took place outside the cafeteria, and officials from Atlanta Public Schools provided statements regarding the situation

Student Injured and Another Faces Charges After Violent Attack at School

Dec 12, 2025

The incident occurred Friday morning outside the cafeteria at North Atlanta High School, according to a statement from Atlanta Public School ... read more

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A domestic incident in DeKalb County left a woman and a girl dead and a man injured early Friday, police said. The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. at an apartment complex on

Shooting in DeKalb County Leaves Woman and Girl Dead Early Friday

Dec 12, 2025

A domestic incident in DeKalb County resulted in the deaths of a woman and a girl, while a man was injured early Friday, according to police ... read more

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Waymo's Autonomous Vehicles Pass School Buses Raising Safety Concerns in Atlanta

Dec 12, 2025

Since May, Atlanta Public Schools has reported six incidents involving Waymo's autonomous vehicles passing stopped school buses with their s ... read more

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at a townhouse community on Celeste Lane, near I-285 and Benjamin E. Mays Drive. A 15-year-old was shot in the foot and is reported to be stable. Another

Two juveniles shot in Atlanta during package theft attempt

Dec 12, 2025

The incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. at a townhouse community on Celeste Lane, just outside I-285 and off Benjamin E. Mays Drive. Two juve ... read more

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On Tuesday, the Greensboro Police Department requested that the GBI assist with the investigation. Robinson was booked into the Greene County Jail.

He previously served as the associate head coach at Valdosta High. A Georgia

Georgia high school football coach arrested for assaulting players

Dec 11, 2025

On Tuesday, the Greensboro Police Department requested assistance from the Georgia Bureau of Investigation with an inquiry into Greene Count ... read more

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Stacey Ian Humphreys, who sits on death row for the murder of two Cobb County real estate agents, can’t pause his execution over a pandemic-era memo that has shielded some capital inmates, a federal

Georgia judge rules execution of Stacey Ian Humphreys can proceed next week

Dec 11, 2025

Stacey Ian Humphreys, who sits on death row for the murder of two Cobb County real estate agents, cannot pause his execution due to a pandem ... read more

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The Midtown resident, who lived about a block away until June, was used to seeing giant sparkling stars and multicolored trees lining the intersection at Peachtree and 10th streets. Those lights had always transported

Midtown Atlanta's Holiday Lights Missing Sparkle This Season

Dec 11, 2025

In Midtown Atlanta, residents are noticing changes to the holiday lights traditionally displayed at the intersection of Peachtree and 10th s ... read more

Shannen Grimes, 52, has been charged with murder and felony murder in connection with the tragic death of her 11-year-old daughter, Genesis Grimes, found in their Sandy Springs home. Police reported that Genesis had been stabbed multiple times

Mother charged with murder in daughter's stabbing death in Sandy Springs

Dec 10, 2025

Shannen Grimes, 52, is facing multiple charges including murder and felony murder in connection with the death of her daughter, Genesis Grim ... read more

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Georgia Power proposes $16 billion expansion to serve data centers and manage rates

Dec 10, 2025

Georgia Power has proposed a significant expansion plan to add about 10,000 megawatts of power supplies over five years, primarily to suppor ... read more

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Melvin Cooksey suffered from heart problems and was left in a wheelchair after a stroke. Despite his health challenges, he had a goal to live and see his daughter graduate from high school. His sister, Brenda Hardy

Heart Patient Melvin Cooksey Fights for Life After Stroke and Health Struggles

Dec 10, 2025

Melvin Cooksey, who had pre-existing heart issues, suffered a stroke that left him in a wheelchair. Despite his health challenges, Cooksey w ... read more

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The author is Caroline Silva, a Breaking News reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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A 15-year-old is in critical condition after a shooting at a South Fulton apartment complex

15-Year-Old in Critical Condition After South Fulton Apartment Shooting

Dec 10, 2025

A 15-year-old is in critical condition following a shooting at a South Fulton apartment complex on Tuesday evening. South Fulton police spok ... read more

A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers has died following an incident at the Coffee County Jail, officials confirmed. The Coffee County Coroner stated that Davy Royal passed away on Monday night, but did not disclose the cause of death. This

Man Charged in Shooting of Tifton Officers Dies at Coffee County Jail

Dec 09, 2025

A man charged with shooting two Tifton police officers on Friday has died following an isolated incident at the Coffee County Jail, official ... read more

The article discusses a traffic incident on I-75 South in Clayton County, occurring around 8:40 a.m. near Tara Boulevard, which caused significant delays.

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Traffic jammed for hours after morning crash on I-75 South in Clayton County

Dec 09, 2025

The incident occurred around 8:40 a.m. just before the exit to Tara Boulevard, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The cr ... read more

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Within moments, on an April 2023 morning, officers were called to two shooting scenes about a mile apart in northwest Atlanta. One man, Korri Kesean Jackson, died before he could receive medical treatment

Two Fatal Shootings in Northwest Atlanta Investigated by Police

Dec 09, 2025

On an April 2023 morning, officers responded to two shooting incidents approximately a mile apart in northwest Atlanta. One victim, Korri Ke ... read more

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WATKINSVILLE — Elijah Wood, the 23-year-old RaceTrac gas station clerk shot and killed here in March 2021, performed a “noble job” by covering the graveyard shift

Murder trial begins for man accused of killing RaceTrac clerk Elijah Wood

Dec 08, 2025

WATKINSVILLE — Elijah Wood, a 23-year-old gas station clerk at RaceTrac, was shot and killed in March 2021 while covering a shift for a sick ... read more

The text appears to be garbled and contains reversed characters. After cleaning and understanding it, the article discusses the guilty plea of Antonio Brown for the murder of Eleanor Bowles, who was killed in her Buckhead home during an attempted car theft.

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Killer of Eleanor Bowles pleads guilty to murder three years later

Dec 08, 2025

On February 21, 2022, three years after 77-year-old Eleanor Bowles was found stabbed to death, her killer, Antonio Brown, pleaded guilty to ... read more

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